Nikola Jokic is primed for a big night as he faces the Washington Wizards, with a strong likelihood of hitting over 35.5 combined points and rebounds.

If you're a fan of basketball and a member of the sports betting community, you're more than familiar with Denver Nuggets big man, Nikola Jokic. The reigning MVP has been putting up monster numbers this season and shows no signs of slowing down. With the upcoming game against the Washington Wizards on the horizon, there's plenty of reasons to believe Jokic will continue his dominant form and surpass the 35.5 line for combined points and rebounds.

For starters, let's take a look at Jokic's overall performance this season. The Serbian star is averaging a whopping 36.64 points and rebounds per game, a stat line that would make any basketball enthusiast's jaw drop. When breaking it down further, his numbers are even more impressive. At home, Jokic is averaging 37.73 points and rebounds per game, while on the road, he's putting up 35.48 points and rebounds. In total, he's surpassed the 35.5 mark in 35 games this season and fallen short in just 29.

But it's not just Jokic's season-long numbers that make a strong case for him covering the over in the upcoming game against Washington. Over the last 20 games, the Joker has been on an absolute tear, averaging 37.65 points and rebounds per game. Of those 20 games, he's surpassed the 35.5 mark in 12 of them. Narrowing it down even further, in his last 10 games, Jokic is averaging 37.3 points and rebounds and has exceeded the 35.5 line in 6 of those matchups. And if you're looking for recent trends, Jokic's last 5 games have been nothing short of incredible, averaging 40.8 points and rebounds with 4 out of 5 games exceeding the 35.5 mark.

Not only are Jokic's recent performances indicative of a likelihood for him to cover the over, but his previous matchups against the Wizards also provide a compelling argument. In their one meeting this season, Jokic put up an insane 57 combined points and rebounds.

While past performance is never a guarantee of future success, the data overwhelmingly supports the notion that Jokic is more than capable of surpassing the 35.5 points and rebounds line against Washington. With his season averages, recent game trends, and previous success against the Wizards, it's hard not to feel confident in Jokic's ability to continue his reign of dominance on the court.

As any seasoned sports bettor knows, there's always an element of risk when placing a wager. However, given the wealth of data supporting Jokic's potential to hit the over in the upcoming game against Washington, it's a bet that should have fans and bettors alike feeling optimistic. So, gather your fellow basketball enthusiasts, grab some snacks, and settle in for what's shaping up to be an exciting night of NBA action, as Nikola Jokic looks to once again prove why he's one of the best in the game.